Video Analysis : Beyonce 's Music

Beyoncé Knowles, a well-known singer, songwriter uses two of her songs: “Freedom” and “Formation” to tell the story of herself. “Freedom” is the beginning of her story where she is searching for freedom and equality showing that there is still much inequality and injustice for African Americans in America today. The song slowly transitions to a more positive tone when she seems to have made something beneficial out of her difficult situation. “Formation,” however, has a completely different tone. While she does address negative situations from the past at the beginning of the song, she quickly transitions to a more positive tone full of pride in where she came from, who she has become, and what she has overcome. Together, the two songs

For nearly twenty years, Beyoncé has lived her life in the public eye yet she has always kept her cool, been submissive, and rather quiet when it came to her personal endeavors however after releasing the film “Lemonade”, we are able to see her in a vulnerable light. In Jeremy Helliger’s article: “Dear Beyhive: Stop Whining. Beyoncé Still Hasn’t Earned Her Album Of The Year Grammy” he addresses the idea that although Beyoncé was able to encourage black women to be proud and free, she also she missed the mark by adding raunchy, over the top content to her vulnerability.

Beyoncé recently released her music video on Saturday February 6, 2016. Beyoncé 's "Formation" video forms messages in text and visuals that fits today 's social issues. They call attention to the audience mainly for women and Black America. This piece of rhetoric creates meaning in society by giving us events and visuals to help the

Beyoncé Knowles is an American Singer, Dancer and Actress. She began her career in the R&B Girl group Destiny’s Child as the lead vocalist spanning over 11 years. They released songs such as ‘Say my Name’, ‘Independent woman part 1’ and ‘Lose my Breath’ in 2004 when they returned from their 2-year hiatus; to name just a few of the top 10 hits. Beyoncé went on to become a solo artist and released her debut ‘Dangerously in Love’ in 2003 which stayed at number one for five consecutive weeks. Since then Beyoncé has released five more albums, appeared in the eight movies one of which gave her an Oscar nomination; Dream girls. While being known for her vast accomplishments, Beyoncé has used her craft to highlight the achievements and struggles of the African- American Community.

On March 18, 2013, Beyonce Knowles-Carter leaked a song called “Bow Down,” where she instructed all of her competitors to bow down before her. In her estimation, there was no competition, she was aware of it, and anybody practicing in her arena was aware of it too. More importantly, her legion of adoring fans knew it as well. The song leak served as a stark contrast to what Beyonce had recently become known for releasing. Instead of the ballads of romance, anthems of girl power, unity and triumph, or the militaristic pronunciation of confidence and ego, this track releases scathing criticism and pompous boast

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Becoming more of the star in Destiny’s Child performances and songs like “Survivor”, she finally broke out to do her own projects. Starting in movies and releasing her first solo album in 2003 titled “ Dangerously In Love” which ended up selling over ten million copies, and featuring the second out of many features that would include her future rap icon husband Jay-Z. Beyonce's success only continued as she went on into today. With her stunning outfits on the red carpets and at her shows, her concerts being world renowned for the consistent breathtaking choreography and breathtaking visuals making her hailed as being one the living greats. Beyonce has even been praised for inviting the music game, for example dropping her self titled album “Beyonce” a full length visual album without a single shred of promotion that became the fastest selling album in itunes history for two

After four years of musical silence, Solange gracefully gifted her fans with her new album, "A Seat at the Table." Her songs set the internet buzzing with appreciation and pure positivity as she attained her first number one album. The New York Daily News reported that Solange and Beyoncé Knowles are “the first sisters to both earn a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as solo artists. Per the Huffington Post, “Solange’s new album is a bold, pro-black masterpiece.” The album spoke about the journey of an African American in this world and how hard it is to be proud and celebrate life as a black person. It goes beyond police brutality to highlight black experiences from different angles. Her album addressed self-preservation, racism, identity, inequality, healing and the politics that comes with

Beyonce is an African American female artist making incorporating empowering messages for women around the world. She is creating work that speaks to an audience that might not receive authentic mainstream. Beyonce ultimate goal is to visually and sonically entice wisdom through her music. Recently in a shocking video release, Beyonce debuted a new song “Formation” as well as a politically charged music video. This song was an uproar in the music industry worldwide. Millions of people around the world negatively viewed this song as a controversy. The music video and song caused many people to debate and cause a worldwide conflict.

Beyonce said Whitney had inspired her to sing R&B and continue her legacy. An important decision she made was starting her solo career. She didn’t know if she’d continue to grow fame. That could have been one of the best decisions of her life. She released her first solo album, “Dangerously in Love” in 2003. That recording became a huge success, selling millions of copies and winning 5 Grammy Awards. She continued to grow more fame, make more albums, and get many more offers from several brands such as L’oreal and Tommy Hilfiger. In January of 2013, Beyonce got a lot of negative comments for her performance at President Obama’s second inauguration in Washington D.C. She was criticized for reportedly pre-recording a version of The Star Spangled Banner and lip syncing it. She got a lot of hate but was very mature about it. She didn’t publically address the problem and redeemed herself in the public eye at the Super Bowl’s halftime show on February 3,

2012 was considered Katy Perry’s best year, musically speaking. She became the second person to have five #1 hits from one album, behind only Michael Jackson. The album also spurred 8 top five hits, an accomplishment that has only happened to three albums beforehand. Perry’s album, Teenage Dream, sold over 3 million copies and sold over 24 million singles. All these great accomplishments would lead anyone to think that Capitol, her record company, had to be rolling around in the dough. However, the podcast shatters that image from the get-go and sets out to show why.

Beyonce has been surrounded in controversy in the last few months, but she is no stranger to controversy. In 2013, Beyonce sampled the audio tapings of the Challenger explosion and faced backlash from the media. Family member’s, colleagues, and friends have commented on Beyonce’s choice in featuring the clip in her song ‘XO.’ June Scobee Rodgers, the founder of Challenger Center for Space Science Education and widow of the Space Shuttle Challenger Commander Dick Scobee. “We were disappointed to learn that an audio clip from the day we lost our heroic Challenger crew was used in the song 'XO'. The moment included in this song is an emotionally difficult one for the Challenger families,

You are our light.” “ Lemonade resonated with the masses by touching a common nerve.” Lemonade sold 485,000 albums in one week. Then, Lemonade turned around and sold 653,000 additional albums. (Beyonce’s Lemonade

I was so excited for this topic to come up because I was curious to know how sexism was argued in another field like dance other than what I am studying. As an engineering major, you will encounter many people that will tell you that is a male job and that women should not be able to do it. Many people often look at women physically or mentally incapable of doing something and this issue has been going on for many decades and unfortunately, in this century there is still a lot of gender discrimination.

The song opens with the lyrics, “What's wrong with the world Mama, people livin like they ain’t got no Mama, I think the whole world’s addicted to Drama, only attracted to the things that will bring them trauma” For me the lyric about “No Mama“ The people of today’s society don’t know how to behave properly. We lack knowledge and understanding of the world. We don’t pay attention to anyone but ourselves. We don't know right from wrong. We are completely oblivious to what this world is turning into and all we are doing are things that hurt ourselves and others. This lyric about having “No Mama” saddens me as there are a lot of people out there in this world who do not have a mother to guide them on the right path. We need a mother figure in our life because having a mother teaches us basic life lessons that allow us to survive and be a good person. Such as to always say please and thank-you, respect people, be kind and love your neighbour. I can not relate to not having a mother figure in my life as I have had the same amazing mother my whole life. She has taught me from the moment I was born, to treat everyone equally, be kind, and respect and love everyone. To this